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NY A08616
Bill
Status
1/12/2024
Primary Sponsor
Kenneth Zebrowski
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AI Summary
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Requires local governments to establish minimum staffing levels for fire safety and building code enforcement personnel, effective January 1, 2025, and every three years thereafter.
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Staffing levels must be set based on a calculation index accounting for the average number of structures subject to inspection, permits received and reviewed, inspections performed, violations issued, and enforcement actions taken over the prior three years.
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Applies to inspectors, deputy fire inspectors, plan reviewers, certified enforcement officials, and other relevant personnel responsible for administering and enforcing the Uniform Building and Fire Prevention Code.
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Authorizes the Secretary of State to promulgate rules and regulations necessary for implementation by the effective date of the act.
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Takes effect 60 days after enactment, with immediate authorization to develop implementing regulations.
Legislative Description
Relates to the content of rules and regulations to be promulgated by the Secretary of State with respect to minimum staffing levels for agencies enforcing the minimum standards under the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code Act.
Last Action
enacting clause stricken
7/15/2024